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Winning blow: king to e2 (f2·2)

c9-09590
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Kxe2 Rb7 29. Qf6+ Qxf6 30. Rg8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to f6 (#9).
  • Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxd7, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #278.

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