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Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·4)

c9-16099
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

28. Kf2 Nxf1 29. Kg2 f5 30. Bc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: king to g2 (+2.8).
  • A natural move: bishop to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Nxf1, then Kg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #227.

Explore position #227

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