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Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·5)

c9-11452
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

21. Kc1 Bg5+ 22. Kb1 Re3 23. Bg4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • king to b1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to g4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Bg5+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #575.

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