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Winning blow: queen to d7 (d3·2)

c9-10104
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qd7+ Kb6 33. Qd8+ Kb7 34. g8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
  • Well found: queen to d8 (+7.9).
  • A natural move: pawn to g8.
  • You win decisive material (+8.5).
  • If instead Kb6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #957.

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