Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·12)
c9-21285Puzzle 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
37. Kg2 Ra8 38. Rd1 Bd5+ 39. Kh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ra8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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