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Winning blow: queen to d1 (h5)

c9-19852
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qd1 Rxd1+ 31. Nxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — knight to d1 (+5.9).
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Rxd1+, then Nxd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #183.

Explore position #183

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