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Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·13)

c9-19151
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

33. Kc2 Qe4+ 34. Kb3 Ne2 35. Rc2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
  • Well found: king to b3 (+7.6).
  • A natural move: rook to c2.
  • You win decisive material (+8.3).
  • If instead Qxf2, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #298.

Explore position #298

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