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Winning blow: king to f2 (e2)

c9-08886
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

39. Kf2 Qb5 40. Rxh5+ Kg8 41. Qxf4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to f2.
  • Spot on — rook to h5 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead b5, then Rxh5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #7.

Explore position #7

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