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Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·2)

c9-09592
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

26. Kc1 Qe2 27. Qg3 Nc4 28. Bxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — queen to g3 (+4.0).
  • Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Nf4, then a6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #863.

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