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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·6)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

36. Kg1 Qd4+ 37. Kh2 e4 38. Qh5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • Well found: king to h2 (+6.9).
  • Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (+7.6).
  • You win decisive material (+7.6).
  • If instead Qh7, then Rg6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #601.

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