Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·5)
c9-09778Puzzle 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
15. Qh5+ Kg8 16. Nxg5 Ng6 17. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kg8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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