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Winning blow: knight to c1 (d3·2)

c9-14369
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

23. Nc1 Rxc1+ 24. Kxc1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+11.5).
  • Spot on — king to c1 (#15).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxc1+, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #814.

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