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Winning blow: queen to d6 (d4·6)

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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

31. Qd6 Re8 32. Qxc6+ Kd8 33. Kh2

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d6.
  • Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
  • A natural move: king to h2.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rd8, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #213.

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