Winning blow: queen to h7 (e4·3)
c9-13376Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Qxh7 Bc1 30. Qh8+ Kf7 31. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc1, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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