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Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·3)

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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

34. Kg1 Qxh6 35. gxh7 Be3+ 36. dxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to h7 (+6.1).
  • Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
  • You win decisive material (+6.7).
  • If instead Qxh6, then gxh7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #782.

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