Winning blow: queen to h7 (f5·2)
c9-28277Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
24. Qh7+ Kg4 25. Qh4+ Kf5 26. Qe4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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