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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

16. Kh1 h3 17. Nxh3 Qxb2 18. Rf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Spot on — knight to h3 (+3.6).
  • A natural move: rook to f2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead h3, then Nxh3 and you stay on top.

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