Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·37)
c9-16101Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Kxh2 Qxe6 33. Qh6+ Nh7 34. Rb8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#9).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxe6, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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