Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·9)
c9-13673Puzzle 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
29. Kh2 g5 30. Bh5 Kg7 31. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead g5, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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