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Winning blow: king to f2 (e3·2)

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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

18. Kf2 Be6 19. Rd1 Qf5+ 20. Kg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • rook to d1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Qg5, then b3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #590.

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