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Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·7)

c9-19250
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

26. Kg2 Rah1 27. Kf3 Rb1 28. Rd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Spot on — king to f3 (+5.0).
  • A natural move: rook to d3.
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Rah1, then Rd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #99.

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