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Winning blow: queen to e7 (d6·2)

c9-11433
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

22. Qe7+ Kc7 23. d6+ Kb8 24. Rxb4+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — pawn to d6 (#6).
  • Strong! rook to b4 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc7, then d6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #951.

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