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Winning blow: queen to h7 (c2)

c9-08718
Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

8. Qxh7 e5 9. Be2 Be4 10. Bh5+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
  • bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! bishop to h5 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
  • You win decisive material (+8.1).
  • If instead e5, then Be2 and you stay on top.

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