Winning blow: queen to e8 (h5)
c9-09424Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Qe8+ Kh7 19. Qg6+ Kg8 20. axb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Kh7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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