Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·3)
c9-13836Puzzle 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
34. Kg1 Qxh6 35. gxh7 Be3+ 36. dxe3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — pawn to h7 (+6.1).
- Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Qxh6, then gxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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