Winning blow: king to h1 (g2·4)
c9-02418Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
17. Kh1 e5 18. Qxe5 Bf6 19. Qxf6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to h1.
- Well found: queen to e5 (#3).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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