Winning blow: queen to h6 (c1·7)
c9-15473Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Qh6+ Ke7 24. Qxh7+ Ke8 25. Bc6+ Kd8 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #19.
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