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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·8)

c9-14115
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

31. Kd2 Qf3 32. Rd6 a5 33. Re1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • rook to d6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to e1.
  • You win decisive material (+5.7).
  • If instead Qe4, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #625.

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