Winning blow: king to g2 (g3·3)
c9-09850Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
30. Kg2 Nf4+ 31. Kf3 Qh3+ 32. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nf4+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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