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Winning blow: king to h2 (g3)

c9-15217
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

29. Kh2 Qe5+ 30. Kh1 Qe1+ 31. Qg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Spot on — king to h1 (+2.3).
  • A natural move: queen to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Qe5+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #120.

Explore position #120

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