Winning blow: queen to h5 (d1·3)
c9-28499Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
21. Qh5+ Ke6 22. Qg6+ Rf6 23. gxf6 gxf6 24. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (+8.5).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+8.6).
- Best move. pawn to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke6, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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