Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·36)
c9-11472Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Kxh2 g4 37. Rb7 g3+ 38. Kh3
Why it works
- Best move. king to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f3, then Rb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
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