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Winning blow: king to g5

c9-18262
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

27. Kg5 Qg2 28. Qc6 Bh4+ 29. Kxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • queen to c6 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to f5 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Qg2, then Qc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #153.

Explore position #153

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