Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·14)
c9-20390Puzzle 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
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.
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