Winning blow: queen to h7 (h3·2)
c9-24055Puzzle 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
15. Qxh7 Qe8 16. Nxf7+ Rxf7 17. Ne6+ Kc8 18. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+3.7).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+3.9).
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qe8, then Nxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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