Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·20)
c9-20548Puzzle 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
29. Kh2 Qf5 30. Rf2 c6 31. c5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- rook to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qf5, then Rf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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