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Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·11)

c9-18150
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

21. Kc2 Rf7 22. Bxd8 Kxd8 23. Rce1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: bishop to d8 (+6.3).
  • Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Qh8, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #880.

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