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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·15)

c9-18700
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

24. Kh1 dxe4 25. Qxe4 Rd2 26. Nf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • Spot on — queen to e4 (+3.1).
  • A natural move: knight to f2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead dxe4, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #460.

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