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Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2)

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Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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

10. g3 Qxe4 11. Qxd7 Ba5 12. b4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • Well found: queen to d7 (+2.4).
  • A natural move: pawn to b4.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Qxe4, then Qxd7 and you stay on top.

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