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Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·6)

c9-18098
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

18. Kc2 Ra3 19. Bc4 Qxf4 20. Qc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Spot on — bishop to c4 (+2.9).
  • A natural move: queen to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Ra3, then Qc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #829.

Explore position #829

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