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Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·5)

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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

36. Ke1 Bd3 37. Qc3 Nd5 38. Qd2+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • queen to c3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Bd3, then Qc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #45.

Explore position #45

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