Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·14)
c9-14921Puzzle 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
27. Kh2 g6 28. Be3 Bc6 29. Bg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead g6, then Re3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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