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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·13)

c9-14741
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

35. Kh2 Qb4 36. Qc1 Qb5 37. Nxa6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • Spot on — queen to c1 (+5.0).
  • Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (+5.5).
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead Qb4, then Qc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #702.

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