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Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·5)

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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

16. Kg1 Qxe4 17. Rd8+ Be8 18. Ng3 Rh1+ 19. Kxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • Spot on — rook to d8 (+3.2).
  • Strong! knight to g3 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Qxe4, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #200.

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