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Winning blow: queen to g6 (g7·5)

c9-09671
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

28. Qxg6 Rc1+ 29. Kf2 Rf7 30. Qh6+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • king to f2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rc1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #594.

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