Winning blow: king to g3 (g2·2)
c9-16273Puzzle 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
37. Kg3 f5 38. Nc4 h4+ 39. Kxh4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead f5, then Nc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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