Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·10)
c9-13963Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Kg1 Qg4+ 34. Kf1 Qh3+ 35. Ke2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g1.
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qg4+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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