Winning blow: queen to h8 (e5·6)
c9-25027Puzzle 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
31. Qh8+ Kxh8 32. Ne4+ Kg8 33. Nxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (+7.0).
- Strong! knight to f2 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Kxh8, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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