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Winning blow: king to c1 (c2·2)

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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

27. Kc1 Qb5 28. Rxf5 Qxf5 29. Qxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Spot on — rook to f5 (+4.9).
  • Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Qd3, then Rxe4+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #382.

Explore position #382

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