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Winning blow: queen to d7 (d2·10)

c9-14571
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

24. Qd7 Rb7 25. axb6+ Rxb6+ 26. Nb5+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d7.
  • Spot on — pawn to b6 (#3).
  • Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rb7, then axb6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #938.

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