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Winning blow: queen to d7 (g4·7)

c9-10172
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

29. Qd7 Bc6 30. Ng6+ Kg8 31. Qxc6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to d7.
  • Spot on — knight to g6 (#6).
  • Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bc6, then Nxc6 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #113.

Explore position #113

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