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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·16)

c9-17118
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

26. Kh2 e5 27. Rg2 Qb7 28. Qd8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
  • rook to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+5.4).
  • You win decisive material (+5.4).
  • If instead e5, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #4.

Explore position #4

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