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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·7)

c9-11376
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

24. Kd2 Qd8 25. Qxb5+ Ke7 26. Rxe4+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • Spot on — queen to b5 (+6.6).
  • Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+7.0).
  • You win decisive material (+7.0).
  • If instead Qa8, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #835.

Explore position #835

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