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Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·5)

c9-11130
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

29. Ke2 Qa2+ 30. Rd2 Qc4+ 31. Bd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Well found: rook to d2 (+2.8).
  • Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Qa2+, then Rd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #957.

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