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Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·4)

c9-08928
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

27. Kc1 g6 28. Rb3 Ne4+ 29. Qc2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
  • rook to b3 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! queen to c2 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead Be7, then Kb2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #26.

Explore position #26

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