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Winning blow: king to g3 (g2)

c9-13215
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

35. Kg3 Qe1+ 36. Kg4 Qg1+ 37. Qg3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • king to g4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Qe1+, then Kg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #200.

Explore position #200

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