Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·21)
c9-21218Puzzle 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
31. Kh2 Bxe5+ 32. Qxe5 Re1 33. Qxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e1 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxe5+, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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