Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·2)
c9-18425Puzzle 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
28. Kh2 Bb7 29. Re5 Nf4 30. Ne4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- rook to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Bb7, then Re5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
Explore position #788Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play