Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·34)
c9-26661Puzzle 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
25. Kh2 Rc8 26. Qd7 e4 27. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc8, then Qd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #408.
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