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Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·8)

c9-17795
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kg2 Rxa1 34. d6 Qb1 35. Kg3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to d6 (+5.7).
  • Precise: king to g3 is the top choice (+6.2).
  • You win decisive material (+6.2).
  • If instead Rb6, then Qc4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #145.

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