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Winning blow: knight to f3 (g1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

15. Nf3 Bxa1 16. Kxa1 Kxc8 17. Bxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • Spot on — king to a1 (+2.7).
  • Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Bxa1, then Kxa1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #953.

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