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Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·6)

c9-15440
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

29. Kc1 Bf6 30. Qa6+ Kd8 31. Qa8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
  • Spot on — queen to a6 (+7.2).
  • Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+7.6).
  • You win decisive material (+7.6).
  • If instead Rb7, then Rb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #831.

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