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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·8)

c9-17928
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

28. Kg1 Be1 29. Bg2 Qxg2+ 30. Kxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+5.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Be1, then Bg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #110.

Explore position #110

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