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Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·14)

c9-20390
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Ke1 gxh4 21. dxc6 hxg3 22. Be3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+1.2).
  • Spot on — pawn to c6 (+1.1).
  • A natural move: bishop to e3.
  • You reach a winning position (+1.3).
  • If instead gxh4, then dxc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #276.

Explore position #276

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