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Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·5)

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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

17. Kf2 Nd4 18. e3 Nxf3 19. Kxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to f3 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Ng3, then Nxg3 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #204.

Explore position #204

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