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Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

34. g7 d5 35. g8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • pawn to g8 develops smoothly.
  • You win decisive material (+7.1).
  • If instead d5, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #889.

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