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Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·8)

c9-08999
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

31. g7 c6 32. g8=Q+ Kc7 33. Q4g7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g7.
  • Spot on — pawn to g8 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead c6, then Nc4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #243.

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