Winning blow: king to h3 (g4)
c9-12089Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
17. Kh3 Rxh8 18. Kxh4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — king to h4 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Rxh8, then Kxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #353.
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