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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·23)

c9-22910
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

29. Kb2 h4 30. Nd6+ Kd8 31. Nxb7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Spot on — knight to d6 (+3.5).
  • Strong! knight to b7 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead h4, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #266.

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