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Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·4)

c9-13098
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

26. Ke1 Nxb2 27. Ba2+ Kg7 28. Be5+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Well found: bishop to a2 (+7.3).
  • Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+7.3).
  • You win decisive material (+7.3).
  • If instead Nxb2, then Ba2+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #524.

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