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Winning blow: queen to d6 (a3·5)

c9-19701
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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+ Kf5 30. g4+ Rxg4 31. fxg4+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — pawn to g4 (#5).
  • Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf5, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #880.

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