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Winning blow: queen to d6 (d2·4)

c9-11543
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. Qxd6+ Kc8 23. Rxf7 Re7 24. Bf5+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — rook to f7 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc8, then Rxf7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #808.

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