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Winning blow: king to b1 (b2·3)

c9-20304
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

21. Kb1 b6 22. Qxe7 c6 23. Bd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Well found: queen to e7 (+3.9).
  • Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Bd5, then Bd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #911.

Explore position #911

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