Winning blow: queen to h5 (h8)
c9-13141Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qh5+ Kg8 29. Re7 Nf5 30. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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