Winning blow: queen to h5 (d1·5)
c9-12643Puzzle 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
26. Qxh5 Nxb3+ 27. Kb2 Be6 28. Re8+ Kf6 29. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nxb3+, then Kb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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