Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·17)
c9-16290Puzzle 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
30. Kg2 Qe3 31. Bh5 Qe6 32. Qc7 Kg8 33. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qe3, then Bh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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