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Winning blow: queen to d6 (c6·4)

c9-14716
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

37. Qd6+ Ke8 38. Nxd5 Qa7+ 39. Kg3

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
  • Spot on — knight to d5 (#12).
  • A natural move: king to g3.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #350.

Explore position #350

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