Winning blow: queen to h6 (g5)
c9-10418Puzzle 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
23. Qh6 e4 24. Qf4 Qh5 25. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead e4, then Qf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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