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Winning blow: king to e2 (d2)

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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

27. Ke2 Qb2+ 28. Kf1 Kb8 29. Nc6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Well found: king to f1 (+3.5).
  • Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+3.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead Qb2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #358.

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