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Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·6)

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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

26. Kd1 Qxd3 27. Rxc5+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: rook to c5 (+4.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Qxd3, then Rxc5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #948.

Explore position #948

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