Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·2)
c9-09257Puzzle 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
19. Kh2 Qe6 20. Qd1 b4 21. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qe6, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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