Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·8)
c9-22284Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
36. Kg1 Qd4+ 37. Rf2 Rxf7 38. Qg5+ Kh8 39. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qd4+, then Rf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
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