Winning blow: king to g2 (g3·2)
c9-19695Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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 Nf4+ 41. Kf1 Bh5 42. Re3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Re6, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #507.
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