Winning blow: king to h2 (g1)
c9-08940Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Kh2 Qd5 26. fxe3 Qxc4 27. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+5.7).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qd5, then fxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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