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Winning blow: king to g2 (g3·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Kg2 Nf4+ 31. Kf3 Qh3+ 32. Kf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • king to f3 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Nf4+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #611.

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