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Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·15)

c9-21008
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

26. Kxf2 Ra7 27. Qb4 Rxd7 28. Qf8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: queen to b4 (+5.5).
  • Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Rb8, then Qc4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #367.

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