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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·11)

c9-20123
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

31. Kf2 Kd7 32. Rg1 Rf8+ 33. Kxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • rook to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+5.8).
  • You win decisive material (+5.8).
  • If instead Kb7, then Rg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #624.

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