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Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·13)

c9-27115
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

33. Ke2 Bxh1 34. Rxh1 Rxd6 35. Bxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — rook to h1 (+3.9).
  • Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Bxh1, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #44.

Explore position #44

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