Winning blow: queen to h7 (c2·2)
c9-13408Puzzle 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
21. Qxh7+ Rg7 22. Nd8+ Ke8 23. Qh8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg7, then Nd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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