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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·42)

c9-10938
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

29. Kb1 g3 30. Qf4+ Ka8 31. Qf3+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to b1.
  • Spot on — queen to f4 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g3, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #778.

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