Winning blow: king to g3 (h2·3)
c9-27490Puzzle 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
28. Kg3 Rxh1 29. fxg6+ Kxg6 30. Qg4+ Kh6 31. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (+6.1).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+6.4).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Rxh1, then fxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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