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Winning blow: queen to d6 (b8)

c9-10720
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

29. Qd6+ Kf6 30. Qxe5+ Ke7 31. Qd6+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
  • Spot on — queen to e5 (#7).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf6, then Qxf8+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #367.

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