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Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·13)

c9-20380
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

21. Ke1 Bf5 22. Bxg7 Rxg7 23. Nf4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to g7 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: knight to f4.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Bf5, then Bxg7 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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