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Winning blow: queen to d6 (e5·5)

c9-10221
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

31. Qd6+ Ka7 32. Qc7+ Ka8 33. Bf3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #285.

Explore position #285

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