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Winning blow: queen to d4 (g7·2)

c9-09235
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qd4+ Kc7 22. Qe5+ Kb7 23. Qg7+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to e5 (#7).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc7, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #530.

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