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Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·6)

c9-09965
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

35. Qg3 Ke5 36. Qg5+ Kd6 37. Qxf4+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to g3.
  • Spot on — queen to g5 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #179.

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