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Winning blow: king to c1 (d2·3)

c9-15661
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 Qa3+ 28. Kc2 Qa2+ 29. Rb2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
  • king to c2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to b2.
  • You win decisive material (+12.2).
  • If instead Qa3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #913.

Explore position #913

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