Winning blow: king to g1 (g2·4)
c9-24451Puzzle 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
27. Kg1 Qxb5 28. Qc8+ Kh7 29. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+5.1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxb5, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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