Winning blow: queen to f8 (b4)
c9-22273Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
40. Qf8+ Qe8 41. Qxf6+ Qe7 42. Qh8+ Qe8 43. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+4.5).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qe8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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