Winning blow: queen to h4 (h3)
c9-19167Puzzle 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
36. Qxh4 Be4+ 37. Ka1 Bxg6 38. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#7).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be4+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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