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Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

35. Kg1 gxf3 36. gxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Spot on — pawn to f3 (+3.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead gxf3, then gxf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #198.

Explore position #198

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