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Winning blow: queen to g6 (e8·2)

c9-10006
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

29. Qg6+ Kf8 30. b7 Nf2+ 31. Kh4

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to h4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf8, then b7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #292.

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