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Winning blow: king to g1 (g2·3)

c9-19336
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

25. Kg1 Bxc7 26. Rxg8+ Nxg8 27. Qg7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to g1.
  • Spot on — rook to g8 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bc4, then hxg5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #180.

Explore position #180

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