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Winning blow: queen to d2 (h2)

c9-12640
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

26. Qd2 Re7 27. h7 Rxc7 28. h8=Q+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d2.
  • Well found: pawn to h7 (#5).
  • Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re7, then h7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #755.

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