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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·36)

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Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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

21. Kh1 Bxc4 22. Qxc4+ Kh8 23. Qxc7 Rg8 24. Rxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Well found: queen to c4 (+3.2).
  • Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (+3.2).
  • Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Bxc4, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #6.

Explore position #6

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