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Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2)

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Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

32. Qxc2 bxc2 33. Rd4 e6 34. Kxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • rook to d4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead bxc2, then Rd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #956.

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