Winning blow: queen to h7 (h8·5)
c9-17141Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
33. Qh7+ Ke8 34. Bxe7 Rb7+ 35. Bb4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Bxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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