Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·13)
c9-20157Puzzle 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
22. Kg2 Re1 23. h4 Qa5 24. Nh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to h3 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Qa5, then Nh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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