Winning blow: queen to h5 (g6)
c9-07848Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
14. Qh5 c5 15. Ng5 Ba5 16. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then c5 and you stay on top.
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