Winning blow: queen to h6 (f6·3)
c9-12197Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
31. Qxh6 Kf7 32. Ng5+ Ke7 33. Qe6+ Kf8 34. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Ng5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #549.
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