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Winning blow: king to f1 (g2·3)

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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. Kf1 Rxg1+ 29. Kxg1 b5 30. cxb5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+3.3).
  • Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Rxg1+, then Kxg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #144.

Explore position #144

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