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Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·4)

c9-12670
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

33. Kc3 Qg5 34. Rxe6 f2 35. Rf1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Spot on — rook to e6 (+3.4).
  • Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+1.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.7).
  • If instead bxc5, then Rxe6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #240.

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