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Winning blow: queen to d6 (f4·2)

c9-17071
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

36. Qxd6 Rd3+ 37. Ke1 Re3+ 38. Kf1

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • king to e1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to f1.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rd3+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #708.

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