Winning blow: queen to h6 (h1)
c9-07280Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. Qxh6 Qxh6 19. Rh1 Qxh1 20. Bxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: rook to h1 (+3.5).
- Strong! bishop to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxh6, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
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