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Winning blow: king to c1 (c2)

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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. Kc1 Rd3 22. Qc2 Rd5 23. Qe2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Well found: queen to c2 (+2.8).
  • A natural move: queen to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Rd5, then Ra3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #846.

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