Winning blow: queen to h7 (c2)
c9-08718naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
8. Qxh7 e5 9. Be2 Be4 10. Bh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to h5 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead e5, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
SP-306 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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