Winning blow: king to g4 (f3)
c9-14748Puzzle 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. Kg4 Qxh2 29. Bh3 h5+ 30. Kg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to h3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g5 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qd1+, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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