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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·25)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

26. Kf1 Nb7 27. Qb4 Qxf2+ 28. Kxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • queen to b4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Nb7, then Qb4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #938.

Explore position #938

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