Winning blow: king to f3 (g4)
c9-18993Puzzle 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
25. Kf3 Qxh5+ 26. Ke3 d5 27. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: king to e3 (+4.9).
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxh5+, then Ke3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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