Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·5)
c9-25995Puzzle 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
16. Kg1 Qxe4 17. Rd8+ Be8 18. Ng3 Rh1+ 19. Kxh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (+3.2).
- Strong! knight to g3 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxe4, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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