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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·24)

c9-21005
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

38. Kb1 Re2 39. Rd3 Kb7 40. Nxg4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • rook to d3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Re2, then Rd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #594.

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