Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·3)
c9-09851Puzzle 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
16. Kh1 Bxd5+ 17. e4 Bf4 18. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Bxd5+, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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