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Winning blow: king to d1 (c2·2)

c9-14845
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

26. Kd1 Na4 27. Bf2 Kf7 28. Be1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to e1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Na4, then Bf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #783.

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