Winning blow: king to g2 (h3)
c9-09368Puzzle 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
18. Kg2 Bg5 19. Qh1+ Rh6 20. Qb1+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Spot on — queen to h1 (+10.3).
- Strong! queen to b1 is the sharp choice (+11.0).
- You win decisive material (+11.0).
- If instead Bg5, then Qh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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