Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·16)
c9-19747Puzzle 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
31. Kh1 Bxf7 32. Qd7 Kg8 33. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#7).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxf7, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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