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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·5)

c9-11817
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

36. Kh2 Ka6 37. Qe2+ Bb5 38. Qe8

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Spot on — queen to e2 (+5.9).
  • A natural move: queen to e8.
  • You win decisive material (+6.8).
  • If instead Ka6, then Qe2+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #887.

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