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Winning blow: queen to d1 (e2·2)

c9-22540
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

28. Qd1 Qxd1+ 29. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — king to d1 (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #358.

Explore position #358

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