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Winning blow: king to f2 (f1)

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Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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

9. Kxf2 fxg6+ 10. Nf3 Ne7 11. Qg2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Well found: knight to f3 (+3.6).
  • A natural move: queen to g2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Rde8, then Nf3 and you win the knight.

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