Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·23)
c9-15819Puzzle 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
21. Kh1 Bxf5 22. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Bxf5, then Qxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
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