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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·9)

c9-14297
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

27. Kb1 d6 28. Qa6+ Kd7 29. Rxd6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to b1.
  • Spot on — queen to a6 (#5).
  • Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d6, then Rc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #75.

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