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Winning blow: king to g1 (g2)

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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

25. Kg1 h5 26. axb6 g3 27. Nxg3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Spot on — pawn to b6 (+4.6).
  • Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead h5, then axb6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #225.

Explore position #225

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