Winning blow: queen to h3 (h8)
c9-21188Puzzle 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
24. Qh3+ Ke8 25. Nf6+ Kd8 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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