Winning blow: queen to c4 (f1·2)
c9-27258Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Qxc4+ Qxc4 26. Nd6+ Kb8 27. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+5.7).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc4, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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