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Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·7)

c9-20418
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

34. Kg1 Re8 35. Bg6 Nxg6 36. Rxe8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • A brilliant blow: bishop to g6, and you stand better (+2.4).
  • Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.1).
  • If instead Re8, then Bg6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #110.

Explore position #110

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