Winning blow: queen to h8 (g7)
c9-14793Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Qh8 Rff8 15. Qe5 Qa7 16. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Ra5, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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