Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2)
c9-09171Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
23. Qxh5+ Kg8 24. Bc4 Bc5 25. b4 Ba7 26. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Kg8, then Bc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
Explore position #38Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play