Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·10)
c9-13890Puzzle 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
28. Kh2 Qf5 29. Qe3 Qc5 30. Rh4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h4.
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Qf5, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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