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Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·6)

c9-14837
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

36. Kxf3 Kxh5 37. Be8+ Kh6 38. Kg4

Why it works

  • Best move. king to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to e8 (#2).
  • A natural move: king to g4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxh5, then Be8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #637.

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