Winning blow: queen to h7 (b1)
c9-12523Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Qxh7 Rf8 16. Qg6+ Kd8 17. Nh7 Rh8 18. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (+2.9).
- A natural move: knight to h7.
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rf8, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #482.
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