Winning blow: queen to h8 (e5)
c9-19403Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
29. Qh8+ Rg8 30. Qxh2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to h2 (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Rg8, then Qxh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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