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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·10)

c9-15286
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

20. Kb1 Rf8 21. Qxh7 Rae8 22. Qd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — queen to h7 (+2.4).
  • A natural move: queen to d3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Nd6, then Qxh7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #930.

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