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Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·10)

c9-09906
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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

27. Qd6+ Kf5 28. Qd7+ Qe6 29. g4+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — queen to d7 (#6).
  • Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #820.

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