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Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·16)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

20. Kb2 Bxg7 21. Nxd4 f5 22. e5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — knight to d4 (+4.3).
  • A natural move: pawn to e5.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Bxg7, then Qb3 and you stay on top.

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