Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·2)
c9-06633Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
16. Kh1 h3 17. Nxh3 Qxb2 18. Rf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to h3 (+3.6).
- A natural move: rook to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead h3, then Nxh3 and you stay on top.
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