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Winning blow: king to b1 (b2·2)

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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

28. Kb1 Nd5 29. Qxe6 Nc5 30. Qf7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (+4.1).
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Rd6, then Bb5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #95.

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