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Winning blow: queen to d2 (b4)

c9-15195
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

26. Qxd2 Rxd2 27. Kxd2 a5 28. Rf1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+8.8).
  • Well found: king to d2 (+8.7).
  • A natural move: rook to f1.
  • You win decisive material (+8.7).
  • If instead Rxd2, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #362.

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