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Winning blow: king to h1 (h2·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #85

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