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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·44)

c9-13663
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

31. Kb1 Be7 32. Qxe7 Be4+ 33. fxe4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to b1.
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
  • Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Be4+, then fxe4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #192.

Explore position #192

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