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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·16)

c9-19747
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

31. Kh1 Bxf7 32. Qd7 Kg8 33. Qc8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • queen to d7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bxf7, then Qd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #49.

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