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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·10)

c9-11465
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

19. Kf1 Qf4 20. Qe4 Qxe4 21. fxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • queen to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Qc8, then Nc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #118.

Explore position #118

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