Winning blow: pawn to g7 (h6·3)
c9-14835Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
9. hxg7 Bd4 10. Qxd4 Nxd4 11. gxh8=Q Qxd5 12. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+7.7).
- Strong! pawn to h8 is the sharp choice (+7.8).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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