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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·3)

c9-09336
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

30. Kh2 f3 31. exf3 Kf7 32. Qxd6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to h2.
  • Spot on — pawn to f3 (#7).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead f3, then exf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #679.

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