Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·42)
c9-19078Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Kh2 Kg8 26. Ndf5 Kxf8 27. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nd7, then Ndf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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