Winning blow: queen to h5 (h4·2)
c9-13228Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
29. Qh5 Re1+ 30. Kf2 Qe6 31. f5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Re1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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