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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·2)

c9-10149
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

27. Kb1 Qg4 28. Qd4 Nxe3 29. Nxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • queen to d4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+5.6).
  • You win decisive material (+5.6).
  • If instead Nd6, then Nc7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #549.

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