Winning blow: queen to e8 (h5·7)
c9-15660Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. Qe8+ Kg7 33. Qh8+ Kf7 34. Rh7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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