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Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·4)

c9-17511
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

25. Kd1 Kc7 26. Nxa7 Kb6 27. Nc6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Spot on — knight to a7 (+5.2).
  • Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Kc7, then Nxa7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #770.

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