Winning blow: queen to h7 (h4)
c9-16414Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
17. Qxh7+ Kf7 18. Bg6+ Kf6 19. Nd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#6).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #64.
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