Winning blow: queen to h8 (h7·6)
c9-20726Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Qh8+ Rg8 14. Nxd7+ Rxd7 15. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg8, then Nxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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