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Winning blow: king to c2 (d1)

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Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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

13. Kc2 Nc4 14. Bc5 fxe5 15. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • bishop to c5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Nc4, then Bc5 and you stay on top.

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