Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·7)
c9-13222Puzzle 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. Kh2 Qh1+ 32. Kxh1 Be6 33. Nxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — king to h1 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be6, then Nxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
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