Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·4)
c9-09825Puzzle 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
27. Kh2 Kd8 28. Be7+ Kc8 29. Na7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+4.5).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Kd8, then Be7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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