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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·37)

c9-16101
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

32. Kxh2 Qxe6 33. Qh6+ Nh7 34. Rb8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to h6 (#9).
  • Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qxe6, then Ng5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #868.

Explore position #868

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