Winning blow: king to g2 (h1·2)
c9-09400Puzzle 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
31. Kg2 Nh4+ 32. Kh3 Qf3+ 33. Qxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to h3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f3 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nh4+, then Kh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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