Winning blow: queen to h4 (d4·2)
c9-25251Puzzle 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
22. Qh4 Qxh4+ 23. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxh4+, then gxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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