Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·32)
c9-27618Puzzle 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
34. Kh1 Rxf4 35. Qg8+ Kd7 36. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (+5.8).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Rxf4, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #552.
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