Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·17)
c9-18595Puzzle 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
27. Kh2 Nxf8 28. Rc4 Rxc4 29. dxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- rook to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nxf8, then Rc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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