Winning blow: queen to e8 (h5·3)
c9-15349Puzzle 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
36. Qe8+ Kh7 37. Ng4 Rxg4 38. Qh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- knight to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Ng4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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