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Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·7)

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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

27. Kf2 Ng4+ 28. Ke1 Nxe5 29. Qg2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to g2.
  • You win decisive material (+5.4).
  • If instead Ng4+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #447.

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