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Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·5)

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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

29. Ke1 Qg1+ 30. Qf1 Qxf1+ 31. Kxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Well found: queen to f1 (+2.4).
  • Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (+2.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead Qg1+, then Qf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #608.

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