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Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·2)

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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

35. Kh3 Bd5 36. Rf7+ Kd6 37. Qf5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — rook to f7 (+3.7).
  • Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+3.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.6).
  • If instead Qe6+, then Qg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #769.

Explore position #769

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