Open in the app

Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·8)

c9-13353
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

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 Qxh5+ 32. Rh3 Qe5 33. Qc2+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: rook to h3 (+3.9).
  • Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Qxh5+, then Rh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #433.

Explore position #433

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: