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Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·3)

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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

25. Kf2 Nxd5 26. Qe6+ Qxe6 27. Nxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (+6.3).
  • Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
  • You win decisive material (+6.7).
  • If instead Nxd5, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #241.

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