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Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·2)

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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

28. Kg1 axb6 29. Rxa6 Kxa6 30. Nd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — rook to a6 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: knight to d2.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead axb6, then Rxa6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #518.

Explore position #518

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