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Winning blow: king to g1 (h2)

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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

21. Kg1 g4 22. Nxf3 gxf3 23. Rxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
  • Spot on — knight to f3 (+1.6).
  • Stunning! rook to f3 gives up material but you stand better (+1.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.8).
  • If instead g4, then Nxf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #289.

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