Winning blow: queen to h6 (g7·2)
c9-15489Puzzle 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
7. Qh6 c6 8. Rb3 d6 9. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead d6, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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