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Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·12)

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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

22. Kg2 Qc6 23. Nh3 Be5 24. Qd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • knight to h3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to d3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Qc6, then Nh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #512.

Explore position #512

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