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Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·4)

c9-08814
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

32. Kf2 e5 33. Ra8+ Kb7 34. Qb3+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
  • Spot on — rook to a8 (+8.2).
  • Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (+7.8).
  • You win decisive material (+7.8).
  • If instead e5, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #890.

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