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Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·5)

c9-16091
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

30. Kg2 Qe6 31. c4 Bd4 32. Qh7

Why it works

  • Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
  • Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.1).
  • A natural move: queen to h7.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Qe6, then c4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #251.

Explore position #251

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