Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·6)
c9-16015Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
32. Kh2 Bxg3+ 33. Qxg3 Rg8 34. Rh5+ Qh7 35. Rxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#9).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg3+, then Qxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #441.
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