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Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·5)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

32. Ke1 Qa1+ 33. Kf2 Qxa7+ 34. Rd4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to e1.
  • king to f2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to d4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qa1+, then Rd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #143.

Explore position #143

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