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Winning blow: king to h1 (g2)

c9-17181
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

22. Kh1 Qf4 23. Nc7+ Kf7 24. Ba2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — knight to c7 (+6.0).
  • A natural move: bishop to a2.
  • You win decisive material (+6.0).
  • If instead Qb7+, then Nd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #792.

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