Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·16)
c9-17118Puzzle 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
26. Kh2 e5 27. Rg2 Qb7 28. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- rook to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead e5, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
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