Winning blow: king to b1 (a1·4)
c9-20642Puzzle 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. Kb1 hxg6 25. gxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead hxg6, then gxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
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