Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·15)
c9-23488Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
31. Kg2 Rxh1 32. Qxe6 fxe6 33. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+4.0).
- Strong! king to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxh1, then Qxe6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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