Winning blow: queen to h8 (f6·2)
c9-23003Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qh8+ Kf7 27. Qxh7+ Ke6 28. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#8).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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