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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·34)

c9-26661
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

25. Kh2 Rc8 26. Qd7 e4 27. Qxc8

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • queen to d7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rc8, then Qd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #408.

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