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Winning blow: queen to d3 (f1·4)

c9-11360
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

24. Qd3 Nf7 25. Nc6+ Ka8 26. Nxd8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to c6 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Nf7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #913.

Explore position #913

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