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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·11)

c9-12230
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

22. Kf1 g5 23. Nh7+ Ke7 24. Nxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
  • Spot on — knight to h7 (+7.5).
  • Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (+7.8).
  • You win decisive material (+7.8).
  • If instead g5, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #440.

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