Winning blow: queen to h1 (c6)
c9-24982Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
23. Qh1 Rxg1+ 24. Qxg1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to g1 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Rxg1+, then Qxg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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