Winning blow: queen to h2 (d2)
c9-18946Puzzle 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
23. Qxh2 g5 24. Kf2 Qxh5 25. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Ng3+, then Kg1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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