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Winning blow: queen to d6 (b8·2)

c9-14967
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

28. Qd6+ Kd8 29. Qc7+ Ke7 30. Ne4

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to c7 (#5).
  • A natural move: knight to e4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd8, then b7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #876.

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