Winning blow: king to h3 (h2·2)
c9-20083Puzzle 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. Kh3 Bf4 32. Qxf7+ Kh8 33. g3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (+6.3).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Bxf5+, then Qxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #40.
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