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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·3)

c9-09851
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

16. Kh1 Bxd5+ 17. e4 Bf4 18. Qxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
  • pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+7.0).
  • You win decisive material (+7.0).
  • If instead Bxd5+, then e4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #611.

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