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Rescue the king to f2

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Puzzle rating: 2103Theme: Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Save the piece: one of your pieces is attacked — find the best way to rescue it.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

46. Kf2 f3 47. c8=Q Qg2+ 48. Ke3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • Well found: pawn to c8 (+2.3).
  • Strong! king to e3 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
  • You win decisive material (+2.3).
  • If instead f3, then c8=Q and you win the pawn.

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