Winning blow: queen to h8 (h7·9)
c9-10365Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qh8+ Kf7 28. Ne5+ Nxe5 29. Qh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#25).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#24).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#23).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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