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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·7)

c9-09476
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

31. Kb2 Re1 32. Qf8 Re6 33. Rg8

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to b2.
  • queen to f8 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to g8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rg1, then Rxg1 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #282.

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