Winning blow: queen to h7 (e4·4)
c9-12382Puzzle 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
26. Qh7 Rg6 27. h3+ Kf5 28. Qd7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h7.
- Spot on — pawn to h3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg6, then h3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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