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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·12)

c9-16308
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

30. Kb1 Rb5+ 31. Ka2 Kb7 32. Qe1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • king to a2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to e1.
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Rb5+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #837.

Explore position #837

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