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Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·3)

c9-19427
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

25. Kf3 Nd2+ 26. Bxd2 Qxd2 27. Rf8

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: bishop to d2 (+5.9).
  • Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
  • You win decisive material (+5.7).
  • If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #281.

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