Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·6)
c9-16938Puzzle 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
21. Qxh5 Ke7 22. Qhxg6 Ba5 23. Q6e8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then c5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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