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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·30)

c9-18875
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

33. Kxf1 h2 34. Qh8 Kd5 35. Qxh2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#11).
  • queen to h8 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead h2, then Qh8 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #142.

Explore position #142

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