Winning blow: queen to h3 (d3)
c9-18968Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
37. Qxh3 Ra1+ 38. Kg2 Ra2+ 39. Bf2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ra1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #549.
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