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Winning blow: king to e3 (f2)

c9-11241
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

26. Ke3 Nd5+ 27. Kd3 Nde7 28. Qg4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Well found: king to d3 (+3.1).
  • A natural move: queen to g4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead Nd5+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #216.

Explore position #216

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