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Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·3)

c9-18720
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

37. Kg3 Qc3+ 38. Nf3+ Kh7 39. Ne4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to g3.
  • Spot on — knight to f3 (#5).
  • A natural move: knight to e4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qc3+, then Kh4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #233.

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