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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1)

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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

28. Kb1 Nd5 29. Qxf3 Qg4 30. Ne5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — queen to f3 (+4.1).
  • A natural move: knight to e5.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Qf5, then Ne5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #162.

Explore position #162

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