Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·31)
c9-26133Puzzle 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
29. Kh2 Rb8 30. Ree6 Ra2 31. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (+3.4).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rb8, then Ree6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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