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Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·12)

c9-19570
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. Kf2 Qc2+ 37. Ke1 Qxg2 38. Qd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to d5.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Qc2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #396.

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