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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·28)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kh2 Rh4+ 32. Bh3+ Ke7 33. Rxa4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to h3 (+4.2).
  • Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (+4.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Rh4+, then Bh3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #385.

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