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Winning blow: king to d1 (d2·2)

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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

21. Kd1 Kf7 22. Qxc7 Bd5 23. c4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — queen to c7 (+3.8).
  • A natural move: pawn to c4.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Kf7, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #91.

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