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Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·6)

c9-19459
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

35. Kf2 Ra2+ 36. Kg1 b3 37. Qc4+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • king to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Rb1, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #203.

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