Winning blow: king to g1 (f2)
c9-11313Puzzle 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
38. Kg1 Rg2+ 39. Kh1 Rxh2+ 40. Qxh2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+4.9).
- Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb2, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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