Winning blow: queen to f6 (h8·6)
c9-09861Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Qf6+ Kh5 28. Bd2 Bxh2+ 29. Kxh2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh5, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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