Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·13)
c9-28123Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
40. Kg2 Qxe2 41. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to c1 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxe2, then Qxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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