Winning blow: queen to f5 (h3·2)
c9-14554Puzzle 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
18. Qf5+ Ke8 19. Rh8+ Ke7 20. Rh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nf6, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
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