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Winning blow: king to b1 (a1)

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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

31. Kb1 Nb3 32. Qd6 e4 33. Ne2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • queen to d6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Nb3, then Qd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #730.

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