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Winning blow: king to e2 (d2·3)

c9-19550
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

24. Ke2 Nb2 25. Bb1 Rxd6 26. d5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • Spot on — bishop to b1 (+2.0).
  • A natural move: pawn to d5.
  • You reach a winning position (+1.9).
  • If instead Nb2, then dxe5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #928.

Explore position #928

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