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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·14)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

29. Kf2 Nxe3 30. Rxa8+ Kxa8 31. Kxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — rook to a8 (+5.2).
  • Precise: king to e3 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Nxe3, then Rxa8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #736.

Explore position #736

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