Winning blow: queen to h5 (g5)
c9-09923Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Qh5 Qb7 22. Be3 Bg7 23. Nh6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bg7, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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