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Winning blow: queen to g4 (d1·5)

c9-09667
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

21. Qg4+ Kc7 22. Bxf4+ Nxf4 23. Qxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — bishop to f4 (#5).
  • Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc7, then Bxf4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #917.

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