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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·2)

c9-09760
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

35. Kh1 Qf2 36. Qa8+ Ke7 37. Qa1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Spot on — queen to a8 (+5.5).
  • A natural move: queen to a1.
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Qf2, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #908.

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