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Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·4)

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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

31. Kf1 Qc3 32. Bxd4 Qd3+ 33. Ke1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • A brilliant blow: bishop to d4, and you stand better (+2.6).
  • Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Qc3, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #607.

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