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Winning blow: king to f1 (f2·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Kf1 Qxd2 26. Qe6+ Qd7 27. Rxb8+ Kxb8 28. Qxd7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • Well found: queen to e6 (+6.3).
  • Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
  • Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
  • You win decisive material (+6.4).
  • If instead Qxd2, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #848.

Explore position #848

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