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Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·7)

c9-19578
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

22. Kb2 Qd4+ 23. Qc3 Rf3 24. Qxd4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • queen to c3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qa6, then Qc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #888.

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