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Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·4)

c9-19314
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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