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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·19)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

26. Kh1 Rxf6 27. Bxf6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
  • Well found: bishop to f6 (+7.5).
  • You win decisive material (+7.5).
  • If instead Rxf6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #194.

Explore position #194

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