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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·7)

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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

23. Kh1 Nf2+ 24. Rxf2 Rxf2 25. Bc3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Spot on — rook to f2 (+4.6).
  • A natural move: bishop to c3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Nf2+, then Rxf2 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #704.

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