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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·5)

c9-20689
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

18. Kxd2 c6 19. Rxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: rook to f5 (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead c6, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #467.

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