Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·33)
c9-27713Puzzle 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
21. Kh1 Qxg3 22. Nd7+ Ke8 23. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxg3, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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