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Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·11)

c9-19882
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kd2 Qf2+ 29. Kc3 Qxf3+ 30. Re3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Well found: king to c3 (+4.5).
  • Strong! rook to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Qg2+, then Re2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #334.

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