Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·8)
c9-12343Puzzle 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
19. Kh1 Qxh4 20. Ng3 Rd8 21. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qxh4, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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