Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·19)
c9-20134Puzzle 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
19. Kh2 d5 20. Qc2 Re1 21. Qh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Rd5, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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