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Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·12)

c9-18949
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

28. Ke1 Ra2 29. Nd4 Qc4 30. Qf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • knight to d4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to f3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Qc4, then Qf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #817.

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