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Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·21)

c9-21218
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

31. Kh2 Bxe5+ 32. Qxe5 Re1 33. Qxe1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to e5 (#6).
  • Precise: queen to e1 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bxe5+, then g3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #386.

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