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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·2)

c9-13354
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

32. Kg1 Qd2 33. Qxd2 exd2 34. c7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
  • Well found: queen to d2 (+9.2).
  • Strong! pawn to c7 is the sharp choice (+9.5).
  • You win decisive material (+9.5).
  • If instead Qb2, then c7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #848.

Explore position #848

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