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Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·2)

c9-11100
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

20. Kf2 Rg8 21. Bxe4 Nxe4+ 22. Rxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (+3.1).
  • Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+3.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Bh5, then Be3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #948.

Explore position #948

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