Winning blow: queen to h6 (c1·4)
c9-21120Puzzle 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. Qh6+ Kf7 38. f6 Qa7 39. Rb7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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