Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·2)
c9-12319Puzzle 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
31. Kg1 Be7 32. axb4 dxc4 33. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (+3.9).
- Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nc6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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