Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·12)
c9-25687Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
19. Kc2 gxh6 20. Bxf6 Rxf6 21. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+5.6).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead gxh6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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