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Winning blow: queen to h5 (h4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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