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Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·10)

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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

25. Kf2 Qh2+ 26. Rg2 Qh4+ 27. Rg3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • rook to g2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Qh2+, then Rg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #439.

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