Winning blow: king to h1 (h2·3)
c9-14718Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
24. Kh1 bxc6 25. Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to f1 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead bxc6, then Qxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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