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Winning blow: queen to d6 (c7)

c9-19077
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

31. Qxd6+ Kd8 32. Qc7+ Ke7 33. Re6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#10).
  • Well found: queen to c7 (#8).
  • Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #150.

Explore position #150

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