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Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·2)

c9-18425
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

28. Kh2 Bb7 29. Re5 Nf4 30. Ne4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • rook to e5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e4.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Bb7, then Re5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #788.

Explore position #788

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