Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·6)
c9-10338Puzzle 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
36. Kg1 Qd4+ 37. Kh2 e4 38. Qh5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: king to h2 (+6.9).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (+7.6).
- You win decisive material (+7.6).
- If instead Qh7, then Rg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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