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Winning blow: king to e2 (f3·4)

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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

36. Ke2 b6 37. Kd2 Qf2+ 38. Qe2+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — king to d2 (+6.8).
  • Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (+7.3).
  • You win decisive material (+7.3).
  • If instead Qh2+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #525.

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