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Winning blow: queen to d7 (h3·2)

c9-18576
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

28. Qd7+ Kd5 29. O-O-O+ Qxd1+ 30. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
  • Spot on — king to c1 (+7.9).
  • Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+8.2).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Kd5, then O-O-O+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #877.

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