Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·7)
c9-16445Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Kh3 Qa4 34. Qe7+ Kb6 35. Rd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#10).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qc4, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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