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Winning blow: king to g2 (h2·4)

c9-13052
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kg2 Qxd6 37. Qxg4 Rxf7 38. Qc4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: queen to g4 (+4.1).
  • Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+3.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.6).
  • If instead Qxd6, then Qxg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #5.

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