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Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·6)

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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

29. Kb1 Qxd8 30. Kxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: king to c2 (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Qxd8, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #654.

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