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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·20)

c9-14602
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 e5 31. Rh1 e4 32. Rxh3

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to f2.
  • rook to h1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead a6, then Rh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #889.

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