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Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·10)

c9-17262
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

23. Kxf2 fxg4 24. Rxe8 Rxe8 25. dxc6 bxc6 26. Bxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.9).
  • Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead fxg4, then Rxe8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #22.

Explore position #22

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