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Winning blow: king to d1 (e2)

c9-12948
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

23. Kd1 Qf3+ 24. Kc1 Qe3+ 25. Kb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: king to c1 (+4.6).
  • A natural move: king to b1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Qg1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #784.

Explore position #784

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