Winning blow: king to h1 (g2)
c9-17181Puzzle 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
22. Kh1 Qf4 23. Nc7+ Kf7 24. Ba2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+6.0).
- A natural move: bishop to a2.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Qb7+, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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