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Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·12)

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Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

20. Kg1 Rxf3 21. exf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Well found: pawn to f3 (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Rxf3, then exf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #9.

Explore position #9

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