Winning blow: queen to h7 (g7)
c9-21245Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
26. Qh7 Kc7 27. Bg5 Nc6 28. Qxf7 Qf8 29. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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