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Winning blow: queen to d7 (h3)

c9-12251
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

21. Qd7+ Kf6 22. Bd4+ Kg5 23. Rg1+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to d4 (#5).
  • Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #367.

Explore position #367

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