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Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·8)

c9-16734
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. Kc1 Bd5 31. Qe2 Be6 32. Nd4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: queen to e2 (+3.3).
  • A natural move: knight to d4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Be6, then Kd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #918.

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