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Winning blow: pawn to d4 (d2·6)

c9-19502
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

34. d4 Kc7 35. Qxg3 Kb8 36. Kb2

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to d4.
  • Spot on — queen to g3 (#6).
  • A natural move: king to b2.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g2, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #682.

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