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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·11)

c9-15820
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

19. Kb1 Qc5 20. Be4 a5 21. Qf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
  • bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to f3.
  • You win decisive material (+6.9).
  • If instead Qd6, then Be4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #94.

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