Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·4)
c9-10468Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
28. Kh3 Nf2+ 29. Nxf2 Rxf2 30. Qxa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: knight to f2, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf2+, then Nxf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
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