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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·16)

c9-19675
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

30. Kd2 Nb4 31. Qb7+ Ke6 32. Qb3+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to d2.
  • Spot on — queen to b7 (#6).
  • Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nb4, then Qg8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #883.

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