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Winning blow: king to c2 (d3·3)

c9-19385
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. Kc2 e3 29. Nfxe3 Bxa1 30. Qf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
  • Spot on — knight to e3 (+5.9).
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+6.4).
  • You win decisive material (+6.4).
  • If instead Bxa1, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #146.

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