Winning blow: queen to h8 (h2·2)
c9-23765Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
17. Qxh8+ Kxh8 18. Nf7+ Kg8 19. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+4.5).
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxh8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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