Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·8)
c9-08771Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
34. g6 e3 35. g7 e2 36. g8=Q
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g6.
- pawn to g7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e3, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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