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Winning blow: king to d3 (c2·2)

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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

29. Kd3 Nxb1 30. Rxb1 Qxb1+ 31. Nxb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: rook to b1 (+2.2).
  • Strong! knight to b1 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead Nxb1, then Rxb1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #542.

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