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Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·24)

c9-25214
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

22. Kd2 Rxe1 23. Kxe1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Spot on — king to e1 (+7.3).
  • You win decisive material (+7.3).
  • If instead Rxe1, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #79.

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