Winning blow: queen to h7 (h3)
c9-17909Puzzle 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
27. Qh7+ Kf6 28. Rh6+ Rg6 29. e8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to e8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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