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Winning blow: king to d2 (d3)

c9-21144
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kd2 Qc3+ 35. Kc1 Kxb6 36. Qd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! queen to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Qc3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #591.

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