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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

36. Kxb2 Bxd5 37. Qxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Spot on — queen to d5 (+6.1).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #381.

Explore position #381

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