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Winning blow: queen to e5 (h5·3)

c9-19800
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

30. Qe5+ Kc5 31. d6+ Kc6 32. Qc3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#10).
  • Spot on — pawn to d6 (#8).
  • Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc5, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #308.

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