Winning blow: queen to h3 (f5·4)
c9-27412Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
28. Qh3 Kb8 29. Rf5 a6 30. bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb8, then Rf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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