Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·2)
c9-09760Puzzle 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
35. Kh1 Qf2 36. Qa8+ Ke7 37. Qa1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+5.5).
- A natural move: queen to a1.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Qf2, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #908.
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