Winning blow: queen to h3 (g2·2)
c9-20113Puzzle 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
39. Qxh3 Bb2+ 40. Kb3 Rc3+ 41. Bxc3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc5+, then Kb3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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