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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·7)

c9-12270
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

27. Kb1 Bg2 28. Rd1 Qxc6 29. Rxf4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • rook to d1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Qxc6, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #646.

Explore position #646

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