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Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·7)

c9-16445
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kh3 Qa4 34. Qe7+ Kb6 35. Rd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (#12).
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#10).
  • Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#9).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qc4, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #560.

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