Winning blow: queen to h3 (g4)
c9-16981Puzzle 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
26. Qh3 h5 27. Re1 Bxf3+ 28. Kxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f3 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ra5, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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