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Winning blow: queen to d1 (d2·3)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

34. Qd1 h4 35. gxh4 Ke4 36. a5

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d1.
  • Spot on — pawn to h4 (#5).
  • A natural move: pawn to a5.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke6, then Qxh5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #268.

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