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Winning blow: queen to d5 (e6·3)

c9-09596
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

32. Qd5+ Ka6 33. Ra8+ Kb6 34. Qd6+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
  • Spot on — rook to a8 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ka6, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #731.

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