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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·40)

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Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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

24. Kxh2 Rxd7 25. Rxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: rook to d7 (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Rxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #165.

Explore position #165

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