Winning blow: queen to h6 (d2·4)
c9-27521Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxh6 Qc4+ 24. Kg2 Qxb4 25. Qxf6 Ne6 26. Qxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+4.1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc4+, then Kg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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