Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·11)
c9-13954Puzzle 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
25. Kh2 Qh7 26. Rd1 Qf5 27. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qf5, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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