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Winning blow: king to e2 (d2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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 Bc4+ 29. Qxc4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Well found: queen to c4 (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bc4+, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #845.

Explore position #845

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