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Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·2)

c9-10712
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

32. Kd1 c6 33. Qe4 Qxe4 34. Bxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • queen to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead c6, then Qf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #658.

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