Winning blow: queen to d5 (g8·5)
c9-19619Puzzle 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
24. Qd5+ Ke8 25. Rh1 Kf8 26. Rh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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