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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·21)

c9-10035
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

34. Kh1 Nxh5 35. a8=Q+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Well found: pawn to a8 (+3.9).
  • You win decisive material (+3.9).
  • If instead Nxh5, then a8=Q+ and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #438.

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