Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·4)
c9-21022Puzzle 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. Kh2 a3 38. Rxg7+ Qxg7 39. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (+6.9).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc4, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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