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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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

17. Kf2 Bd5 18. Bxf5 Rh1 19. Bxg6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Spot on — bishop to f5 (+5.2).
  • Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+3.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.6).
  • If instead Rf8, then Be5 and you stay on top.

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