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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·20)

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Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

24. Kxd2 Qxa2+ 25. Ke1 a5 26. Rg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • Well found: king to e1 (+3.5).
  • A natural move: rook to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Qxa2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #323.

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