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Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·19)

c9-21304
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

22. Kg1 d6 23. Rc1 Qxe2 24. Ng3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
  • rook to c1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You win decisive material (+6.3).
  • If instead Qe4, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #617.

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