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Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·5)

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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

20. Kf2 Bf6 21. Rg2 c6 22. Qb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • rook to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (+6.3).
  • You win decisive material (+6.3).
  • If instead h6, then Rg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #39.

Explore position #39

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