Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·26)
c9-17630Puzzle 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
29. Kh1 Qxh2+ 30. Kxh2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — king to h2 (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh2+, then Kxh2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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