Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·29)
c9-23920Puzzle 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
22. Kh2 cxd6 23. Qxd6+ Kg8 24. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+5.3).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead cxd6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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