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Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·2)

c9-11495
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

41. Kg3 Nc5 42. Qc7+ Qe7 43. d6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Spot on — queen to c7 (+3.4).
  • A natural move: pawn to d6.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Nc5, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #195.

Explore position #195

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