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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·16)

c9-17629
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

26. Kg1 Rg7 27. Ra6 Nc5 28. Rb6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • rook to a6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Rg7, then Ra6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #201.

Explore position #201

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