Winning blow: queen to h8 (h5)
c9-09222Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
16. Qh8+ Kg6 17. Bxf5+ Kxf5 18. Qh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#3).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Bxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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