Winning blow: queen to c5 (e7·3)
c9-27757Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Qc5 gxf4 19. Bxf4 d6 20. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+2.1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead gxf4, then Bxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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