Winning blow: queen to h8 (h4)
c9-21241Puzzle 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
23. Qh8+ Kd7 24. Bxb4 d5 25. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+13.3).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (+13.4).
- You win decisive material (+13.4).
- If instead Kd7, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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