Winning blow: queen to h7 (h8·4)
c9-21744Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
31. Qh7 Rxb7 32. cxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb7, then cxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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