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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·18)

c9-20954
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. Kg1 Qf7 29. Kh1 Qd7 30. Rf1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
  • Spot on — king to h1 (+7.2).
  • A natural move: rook to f1.
  • You win decisive material (+7.5).
  • If instead Qe7, then Be4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #435.

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