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Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·4)

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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. Kg1 Nxf2 29. Bxd4+ f6 30. Rxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: bishop to d4 (+5.3).
  • Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
  • You win decisive material (+5.7).
  • If instead Nxf2, then Bxd4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #320.

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