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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·4)

c9-11003
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

32. Kh1 Bf3+ 33. Qg2 Kxd6 34. Nxf8

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • queen to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to f8 is the top choice (+5.1).
  • You win decisive material (+5.1).
  • If instead Bf3+, then Qg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #372.

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