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Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·10)

c9-18201
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

23. Kd1 Qxf6 24. Qc8+ Qd8 25. Qxd8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
  • Spot on — queen to c8 (+7.3).
  • Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+7.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxf6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #582.

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