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Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·28)

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Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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

19. Kf1 Bxd4 20. Nxd4 Qd7 21. Nf5+ Kg8 22. exf6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • Well found: knight to d4 (+3.1).
  • Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
  • Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Bxd4, then Nxd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #41.

Explore position #41

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