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Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·2)

c9-19320
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

27. Ke1 Kc8 28. Nxe4 Qa3 29. Rh3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — knight to e4 (+2.7).
  • A natural move: rook to h3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Qc5, then Qh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #641.

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