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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·8)

c9-17638
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

26. Kf2 Qg6 27. Be5+ Ke8 28. Qf4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to e5 (+6.0).
  • A natural move: queen to f4.
  • You win decisive material (+6.8).
  • If instead Qg6, then Be5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #645.

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