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Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·4)

c9-20303
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kf3 Qd1+ 27. Rxd1 Ke8 28. Rg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — rook to d1 (#4).
  • A natural move: rook to g1.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qc3, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #179.

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