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Winning blow: king to f1 (f2)

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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

30. Kf1 Bxd6 31. Rg4 Bxf3 32. Rxd6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
  • rook to g4 develops smoothly.
  • Stunning! rook to d6 gives up material but you stand better (+1.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.4).
  • If instead Bxd6, then Rg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #210.

Explore position #210

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