Winning blow: king to g2 (h3·2)
c9-20293Puzzle 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
37. Kg2 Ra1 38. Qb4 Ra2+ 39. Kh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h3.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Rh4, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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