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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2)

c9-11313
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

38. Kg1 Rg2+ 39. Kh1 Rxh2+ 40. Qxh2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Spot on — king to h1 (+4.9).
  • Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxb2, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #661.

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