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Winning blow: king to e3 (e2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

28. Ke3 h5 29. Nc5 Nc6 30. Bxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • knight to c5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+1.4).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead h5, then Nc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #69.

Explore position #69

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