Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·5)
c9-16091Puzzle 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
30. Kg2 Qe6 31. c4 Bd4 32. Qh7
Why it works
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.1).
- A natural move: queen to h7.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qe6, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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