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Winning blow: queen to d5 (f7·4)

c9-16593
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

31. Qd5 Qh4 32. Re8+ Qd8 33. Na7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d5.
  • Spot on — rook to e8 (#3).
  • Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qh4, then Re8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #573.

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