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Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·8)

c9-13132
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

27. Ke2 Qf3+ 28. Kxd2 Qxf2+ 29. Kc3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — king to d2 (#7).
  • A natural move: king to c3.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qf3+, then Kxd2 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #672.

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