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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·19)

c9-19568
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

26. Kb1 Qxg4 27. Qxf8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: queen to f8 (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Qxg4, then Qxf8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #314.

Explore position #314

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