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Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·6)

c9-15973
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. Kc2 Qe7 28. Rxa6 Qxh7+ 29. Kd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
  • Well found: rook to a6 (+7.4).
  • A natural move: king to d2.
  • You win decisive material (+7.8).
  • If instead Qe2+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #760.

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