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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·5)

c9-11971
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

26. Kh1 Rxf8 27. f5 cxb3 28. Rf4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
  • pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+1.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.6).
  • If instead Rxf8, then f5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #780.

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