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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·15)

c9-19092
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

36. Kd2 Ra2+ 37. Ke1 Bc3+ 38. Kf1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to d2.
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to f1 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Ra2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #167.

Explore position #167

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