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Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·26)

c9-28379
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

24. Ka1 Ra2+ 25. Qxa2

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to a1.
  • Well found: queen to a2 (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ra2+, then Qxa2 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #718.

Explore position #718

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