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Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·6)

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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

28. Ke2 d5 29. Rh7+ Kf8 30. Qh5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Spot on — rook to h7 (+5.6).
  • A natural move: queen to h5.
  • You win decisive material (+6.0).
  • If instead a5, then Qa8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #396.

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