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Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·15)

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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

31. Kg2 Rxh1 32. Qxe6 fxe6 33. Kxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (+4.0).
  • Strong! king to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Rxh1, then Qxe6 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #51.

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