Winning blow: queen to h8 (h4·2)
c9-09570Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
35. Qh8+ Kf7 36. Ng5+ Nxg5 37. fxg5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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