Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·15)
c9-18700Puzzle 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
24. Kh1 dxe4 25. Qxe4 Rd2 26. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+3.1).
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead dxe4, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #460.
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