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Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·33)

c9-27629
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

28. Kb1 Qxc6 29. Rd7+ Qxd7 30. Qxd7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Spot on — rook to d7 (+5.8).
  • Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Qxc6, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #759.

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