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Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·2)

c9-10024
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

33. Kb1 Rxa1+ 34. Kxa1 d4 35. Kb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: king to a1 (+6.0).
  • Precise: king to b1 is the top choice (+6.1).
  • You win decisive material (+6.1).
  • If instead Ra5, then Rge1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #531.

Explore position #531

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