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Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·4)

c9-15811
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

29. Kg1 b6 30. Qxe5 Qh5 31. Ng3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
  • Spot on — queen to e5 (+8.1).
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You win decisive material (+8.7).
  • If instead a5, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #181.

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