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Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·3)

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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. Kd1 Rf7 31. Qh1 Qxh1 32. Rxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Spot on — queen to h1 (+4.4).
  • Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Rf7, then Qh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #332.

Explore position #332

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