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Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·4)

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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

29. Kc2 Qd2+ 30. Kb3 Qxe1 31. Qe6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Well found: king to b3 (+5.0).
  • Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win decisive material (+5.0).
  • If instead Qd2+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #175.

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