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Winning blow: king to d1 (c2·4)

c9-18770
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

29. Kd1 Qxb3+ 30. Ke2 Kb8 31. Qe4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • king to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You win decisive material (+5.0).
  • If instead Qb1+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #915.

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