Winning blow: queen to h7 (d3·5)
c9-22501Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
8. Qxh7+ Kf7 9. O-O e4 10. Ba2 Qd6 11. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+2.5).
- A natural move: bishop to a2.
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf7, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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