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Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·4)

c9-11019
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

30. Kc2 Qf7 31. Kb1 Qc7 32. Rxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+10.4).
  • Well found: king to b1 (#10).
  • Strong! rook to c6 is the sharp choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qf3, then Rxf3 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #587.

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