Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·23)
c9-16834Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
20. Kh2 Rxh1+ 21. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rxh1+, then Kxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #96.
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