Winning blow: king to h3 (g3·2)
c9-14955Puzzle 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
29. Kh3 Be6 30. g4 Qxe2 31. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Be6, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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