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Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2·2)

c9-07090
Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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

16. g3 Bxg3+ 17. Nxg3 f4 18. exf4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
  • Well found: knight to g3 (+7.1).
  • Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+7.2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qg5, then Rg1 and you stay on top.

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