Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·3)
c9-18720Puzzle 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
37. Kg3 Qc3+ 38. Nf3+ Kh7 39. Ne4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g3.
- Spot on — knight to f3 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qc3+, then Kh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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