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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·25)

c9-27505
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

30. Kb2 Bf6+ 31. Kb3 Bd4 32. Rxd4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • king to b3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bf6+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #898.

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