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Winning blow: king to e3 (d2·6)

c9-13174
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

35. Ke3 h3 36. g3 g5 37. f6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to e3.
  • pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead h3, then g3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #798.

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