Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·3)
c9-09327Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
17. Qxh5+ Qf7 18. g6 Qg7 19. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+11.0).
- pawn to g6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (+11.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Qh8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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