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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·10)

c9-27055
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

29. Kg1 Nxe7 30. fxe7 Bxc3 31. e8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: pawn to e7 (+3.2).
  • Strong! pawn to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Nxe7, then fxe7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #31.

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