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Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·10)

c9-15028
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. Ka2 Qc2 27. Rac1 Qxb3+ 28. Kxb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • rook to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to b3 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
  • You win decisive material (+6.6).
  • If instead Qc2, then Rac1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #812.

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