Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·4)
c9-15811Puzzle 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. Kg1 b6 30. Qxe5 Qh5 31. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (+8.1).
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win decisive material (+8.7).
- If instead a5, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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