Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·27)
c9-23556Puzzle 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
36. Kh2 Re5 37. Bg3 Nd6 38. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: bishop to g3 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re5, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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