Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·4)
c9-19314Puzzle 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
26. Qh5+ Kg7 27. Qf7+ Kh8 28. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Ng4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #886.
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