Winning blow: queen to f5 (e4·2)
c9-27923Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxf5 Qg7 26. Bd3 Qa1+ 27. Bb1 Bg6 28. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+2.2).
- Strong! bishop to b1 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg7, then Bd3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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