Winning blow: queen to h6 (h2·2)
c9-10429Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
24. Qxh6+ Qxh6 25. Rxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Well found: rook to h6 (+8.4).
- You win decisive material (+8.4).
- If instead Qxh6, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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