Winning blow: king to g2 (h2·4)
c9-13052Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kg2 Qxd6 37. Qxg4 Rxf7 38. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to g4 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxd6, then Qxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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