Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·6)
c9-09333Puzzle 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
10. Ke1 gxh2 11. Be3 g5 12. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead gxh2, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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