Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·4)
c9-20151Puzzle 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
28. Kg3 Qxe3+ 29. Qxe3 Nxe3 30. Bh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: bishop to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxe3+, then Qxe3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #298.
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