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Winning blow: queen to c6 (h6)

c9-16275
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. Qc6 d4 27. Qa8+ Kd7 28. Qd5+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to c6.
  • Spot on — queen to a8 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead a4, then Kd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #339.

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