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Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·13)

c9-11489
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

25. Kd1 Kb7 26. g8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: pawn to g8 (+5.3).
  • You win decisive material (+5.3).
  • If instead Kb7, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #849.

Explore position #849

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