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Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·16)

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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. Ka2 Re8 31. Qxg7 cxd5 32. Qd7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
  • Spot on — queen to g7 (#25).
  • Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re8, then Qxg7 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #575.

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