Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·2)
c9-18741Puzzle 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
35. Kh3 Bd5 36. Rf7+ Kd6 37. Qf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (+3.7).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qe6+, then Qg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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