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Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·7)

c9-16302
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

23. Kd1 Ng7 24. g4 Ne6 25. Bh2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to h2 is the top choice (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Rg8, then Bh2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #895.

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