Winning blow: queen to h7 (c2)
c9-08718Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
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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