Winning blow: queen to h7 (b1·2)
c9-21944Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Qh7+ Kxh7 24. Bf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh7, then Bf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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