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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·18)

c9-19280
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

25. Kxd2 Rg6 26. Bc6+ Rxc6 27. Rxc6

Why it works

  • Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to c6 (#5).
  • Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rg1, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #466.

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