Winning blow: queen to d3 (f3)
c9-12635Puzzle 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
30. Qxd3 Bxh4 31. Qh3 Kh7 32. Qf5+ Kh6 33. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxh4, then Qh3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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