Winning blow: queen to h5 (h4)
c9-10200Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Qxh5 Nxh5 28. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nxh5, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #135.
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