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Winning blow: queen to h7 (h5·3)

c9-09141
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

27. Qxh7+ Kf7 28. Bg6+ Ke6 29. Bxf8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — bishop to g6 (#10).
  • Strong! bishop to f8 is the sharp choice (#9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #610.

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