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Winning blow: king to f2 (g2)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

36. Kxf2 Bxd1 37. dxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: pawn to c6 (+4.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Bxd1, then dxc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #356.

Explore position #356

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