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Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·5)

c9-12646
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

32. Ke2 Ng4 33. h6+ Kxh6 34. Qc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — pawn to h6 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: queen to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Nd5, then Nf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #680.

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