Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·38)
c9-10084Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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. Kh1 Rh7 32. Qxd6+ Ke8 33. Qf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to h1.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh7, then Qxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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