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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·5)

c9-09997
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

22. Kg1 Bb5 23. Rd5 Bxf2+ 24. Kxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • rook to d5 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead Bb5, then Rd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #326.

Explore position #326

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