Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·16)
c9-10624naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
20. Kd2 Qxh1 21. Bxh1 Rxc1 22. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to h1, and you stand better (+1.7).
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Qxh1, then Bxh1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
Explore position #43Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play