Winning blow: queen to e8 (h5·5)
c9-14572Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qe8+ Kh7 22. Rh1+ Kg7 23. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#4).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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