Winning blow: queen to d2 (h2)
c9-12640Puzzle 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. Qd2 Re7 27. h7 Rxc7 28. h8=Q+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d2.
- Well found: pawn to h7 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re7, then h7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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