Winning blow: king to g2 (h2·2)
c9-11147Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Kg2 Nh4+ 29. Kf1 Qa1+ 30. Ke2 Qxa2 31. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Nh4+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
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