Winning blow: queen to h6 (g6·7)
c9-24162Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
13. Qh6 Ng4 14. Bxg7+ Rxg7 15. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng4, then Bxg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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