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Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·10)

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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

23. Kf1 h5 24. g5 dxc5 25. Ned5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to d5.
  • You win decisive material (+5.8).
  • If instead dxc5, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #240.

Explore position #240

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