Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·29)
c9-23993Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Kxh1 a3 22. Qxe4 Qd5 23. Qxd5 exd5 24. bxa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+2.9).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Best move. pawn to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead a3, then Qxe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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