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Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·6)

c9-20200
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

34. Kc1 Rxh2 35. d8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
  • You win decisive material (+6.2).
  • If instead Rxh2, then d8=Q and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #924.

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