Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·26)
c9-09577Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
27. Kh2 Nxb7 28. Qxe4 Nd8 29. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+6.0).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Nxb7, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
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