Winning blow: queen to h5 (f3·3)
c9-11688Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Qh5 f6 26. Qh7+ Kf8 27. Rg1
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h5.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f6, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #592.
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