Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·39)
c9-24202Puzzle 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
37. Kh2 Rxh5 38. Qxc6+ Ke5 39. Qe8+ Kd4 40. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+5.2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxh5, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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