Winning blow: queen to h6 (h4·3)
c9-14092Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
23. Qh6+ Ke7 24. Nf5+ Kd8 25. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+7.8).
- Strong! queen to c1 is the sharp choice (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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