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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·4)

c9-09964
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. Kd2 Qd4+ 32. Kc2 Qxe3 33. Nd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Well found: king to c2 (+2.8).
  • A natural move: knight to d5.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Qd4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #179.

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