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Winning blow: king to e4 (d3)

c9-11922
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

35. Ke4 Kb4 36. Kd5 g5 37. fxg5

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to e4.
  • king to d5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g5, then Kd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #175.

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