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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·17)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

24. Kd2 Rxd1+ 25. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • Well found: king to d1 (+5.8).
  • You win decisive material (+5.8).
  • If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #556.

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