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Winning blow: queen to g7 (g1)

c9-07519
Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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

15. Qxg7+ Kxe6 16. Nf4+ Kd6 17. Qg6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — knight to f4 (#7).
  • Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxe6, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.

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