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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·11)

c9-17479
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

33. Kg1 Qg7 34. Kh1 a6 35. Bd1+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • king to h1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to d1 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Kb8, then Kh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #191.

Explore position #191

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