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Winning blow: queen to d3 (d5)

c9-15449
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qd3 Qh6 29. Rg4 Qc1 30. Qe3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Spot on — rook to g4 (+3.2).
  • A natural move: queen to e3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead Nd4, then h5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #18.

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