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Winning blow: king to f2 (f3·3)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

30. Kf2 Qc2+ 31. Ke1 Qb1+ 32. Ke2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to e2.
  • You win decisive material (+6.7).
  • If instead Qc2+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #13.

Explore position #13

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