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Winning blow: king to f3 (f2)

c9-10078
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

14. Kf3 Ne5+ 15. Ke2 Qxg2+ 16. Kd1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • king to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Ne5+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #293.

Explore position #293

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