Winning blow: queen to g2 (d2·2)
c9-24575Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qg2 Rxh1+ 22. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxh1+, then Kxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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