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Winning blow: queen to d3 (f1·3)

c9-26039
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

32. Qd3 Qxd3+ 33. cxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
  • Well found: pawn to d3 (+7.8).
  • You win decisive material (+7.8).
  • If instead Qxd3+, then cxd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #851.

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