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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·4)

c9-15524
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

31. Kg1 Rh3 32. Kg2 Rh8 33. Re2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
  • king to g2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+1.8).
  • If instead Rh3, then Kg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #876.

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