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Winning blow: queen to d6 (b8·4)

c9-15457
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

35. Qd6+ Kg5 36. Rg8 Qg4 37. Rxg7+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#16).
  • rook to g8 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg5, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #126.

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