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Winning blow: king to h3 (g2·3)

c9-20623
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

34. Kh3 Rxh2+ 35. Kg4 Kf6 36. a4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • king to g4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to a4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Rxh2+, then Kg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #608.

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