Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·3)
c9-15120Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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 Qxh6 34. Bxe5+ Qg7 35. Bxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh6, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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