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Winning blow: queen to d6 (d1·3)

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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

30. Qd6 Nxb6 31. Bh3+ f5 32. Bxf5+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d6.
  • Spot on — bishop to h3 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nxb6, then Bh3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #842.

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