Winning blow: queen to h6 (h4·2)
c9-09864Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
19. Qxh6 Nd8 20. Rc1 f5 21. Nd2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on h6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.9).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+1.8).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd8, then Qh4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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