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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·12)

c9-14536
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

36. Kh2 Ke6 37. h4 Nxg2 38. Kxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Spot on — pawn to h4 (+3.4).
  • Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+3.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Ke6, then g3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #244.

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