Winning blow: queen to h5 (h4·3)
c9-10400Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
28. Qxh5+ Kg7 29. Qg6+ Kf8 30. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
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