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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·10)

c9-13370
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

16. Kh1 Bf4 17. Bd2 Bd6 18. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to d2 (+4.3).
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Bd6, then c5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #217.

Explore position #217

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