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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·15)

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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

13. Kf1 Nxf4 14. Bxf4 Bxf4 15. Qd4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to f4 (+4.1).
  • Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Nb6, then cxb6 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #8.

Explore position #8

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