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Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·8)

c9-17296
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

27. Kd1 Kf7 28. Bxe4 Re6 29. Qc3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (+7.3).
  • A natural move: queen to c3.
  • You win decisive material (+7.9).
  • If instead Kf7, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #236.

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