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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·32)

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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

29. Kh2 Rff1 30. Nf6+ Kd8 31. Qxd4+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • Spot on — knight to f6 (+6.0).
  • Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+6.4).
  • You win decisive material (+6.4).
  • If instead Rff1, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #434.

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