Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·25)
c9-17252Puzzle 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
38. Kh1 Qxc5 39. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qxc5, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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