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Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·3)

c9-18693
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

35. Kh2 g3+ 36. Kxg3 Qd1 37. Bd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
  • Spot on — king to g3 (+7.4).
  • A natural move: bishop to d2.
  • You win decisive material (+8.8).
  • If instead Rd8, then Qc7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #736.

Explore position #736

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