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Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·4)

c9-20151
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kg3 Qxe3+ 29. Qxe3 Nxe3 30. Bh3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — queen to e3 (+3.9).
  • A natural move: bishop to h3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Qxe3+, then Qxe3 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #298.

Explore position #298

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