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Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·9)

c9-16768
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

26. Kc1 Ra5 27. c4 Bg8 28. Nf7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.6).
  • A natural move: knight to f7.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Rh6, then c4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #478.

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