Winning blow: queen to h6 (e3·2)
c9-25415Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
26. Qh6 gxh5 27. Ng6 Qd2+ 28. Qxd2 Rxd2 29. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to g6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead gxh5, then Ng6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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