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Winning blow: king to g2 (f2·9)

c9-13340
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

32. Kg2 Qxe2+ 33. Kh3 Qf1+ 34. Qxf1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to g2.
  • king to h3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxe2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #216.

Explore position #216

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