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Winning blow: king to g2 (h2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

28. Kg2 Nh4+ 29. Kf1 Qa1+ 30. Ke2 Qxa2 31. Qxf8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • king to f1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
  • Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • You win decisive material (+7.1).
  • If instead Nh4+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #384.

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