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Winning blow: king to g2 (g1·8)

c9-19593
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

31. Kg2 Qd5+ 32. Kh3 Qc4 33. f4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Well found: king to h3 (+2.4).
  • Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+2.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.1).
  • If instead Qd5+, then Kh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #193.

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