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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·8)

c9-11138
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

24. Kg1 Nf5 25. Qd2 Qxd2 26. Rxd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • queen to d2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (+2.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead Nf5, then Qd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #529.

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