Winning blow: queen to g5 (h6·2)
c9-04817Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
13. Qg5+ Kh8 14. Qh6+ Kg8 15. Ng5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (+12.1).
- You win decisive material (+12.1).
- If instead Kh8, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
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