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Winning blow: queen to c6 (a4·5)

c9-10316
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

32. Qc6 Nd6 33. Qa8+ Kc7 34. Qxa7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to c6.
  • Spot on — queen to a8 (#6).
  • Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nd6, then e7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #719.

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