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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·26)

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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

24. Kb1 Ke6 25. Nc6 Nb4 26. Nxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Spot on — knight to c6 (+1.8).
  • Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (+1.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.7).
  • If instead Ke6, then Nc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #573.

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