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Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·3)

c9-15120
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

33. Kg1 Qxh6 34. Bxe5+ Qg7 35. Bxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Well found: bishop to e5 (#6).
  • Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxh6, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #2.

Explore position #2

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