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Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·28)

c9-20122
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

29. Kc1 Rb8 30. Re7+ Rb7 31. Rxb7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to c1.
  • Spot on — rook to e7 (#3).
  • Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead h4, then Re7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #813.

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