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Winning blow: queen to c3 (d2·2)

c9-10553
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

30. Qc3 Kd7 31. Rg7+ Ke8 32. Re1+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to c3.
  • Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
  • Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#1).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead a4, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #243.

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