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Winning blow: king to d3 (e3)

c9-11743
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. Kd3 Qb1+ 31. Kc3 Be1 32. Qf3+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Spot on — king to c3 (+2.1).
  • Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (+2.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Qb1+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #136.

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