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Winning blow: queen to d6 (d5·2)

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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

29. Qd6+ Kf7 30. hxg6+ Kg8 31. gxh7+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — pawn to g6 (#4).
  • Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf7, then e6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #48.

Explore position #48

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