Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·10)
c9-13370Puzzle 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 Bf4 17. Bd2 Bd6 18. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bd6, then c5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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