Winning blow: pawn to h8 (h7·12)
c9-18641Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
38. h8=Q Ke6 39. Qf6+ Kd7 40. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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