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Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·3)

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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

10. Kf2 Bd4+ 11. Kg2 Nb6 12. Nf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Well found: king to g2 (+3.5).
  • A natural move: knight to f3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Nb6, then Nb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #347.

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