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Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·8)

c9-10820
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

26. Kb2 Nxd5 27. Bf5 Nc6 28. Bxh7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to f5 (+2.7).
  • Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+3.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.8).
  • If instead Nxd5, then Bf5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #759.

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