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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·9)

c9-11564
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. Kb2 Rbb4 31. Nc5 b6 32. Rc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • knight to c5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Rbb4, then Nc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #757.

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