Winning blow: queen to h6 (h3·4)
c9-13275Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
15. Qh6+ Kg8 16. Nxf6+ Rxf6+ 17. Qxf6 Qxe2+ 18. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#10).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#9).
- Best move. king to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg8, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #147.
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