Winning blow: queen to c8 (h3·3)
c9-19934Puzzle 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
33. Qc8+ Bf8 34. Rh8+ Kxh8 35. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#9).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #422.
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