Winning blow: queen to h5 (f5)
c9-11352Puzzle 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
18. Qh5+ Kg8 19. f7+ Kg7 20. fxe8=N+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then f7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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