Winning blow: queen to f3 (h3)
c9-20026Puzzle 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
37. Qf3+ Kc8 38. h8=Q+ Kd7 39. Qfh3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then h8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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