Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·5)
c9-10030Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
25. Kh2 c5 26. Rxd7 Bxe4 27. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+4.3).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Rxd7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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