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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·6)

c9-09023
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

22. Kd2 Qxf1 23. Bxg5+ Kxg5 24. Nc2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • Well found: bishop to g5 (+6.5).
  • A natural move: knight to c2.
  • You win decisive material (+6.7).
  • If instead Qxf1, then Bxg5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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