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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·9)

c9-10919
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

25. g6 g1=Q 26. Bxg1 e4 27. dxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to g1 (#5).
  • Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e4, then g7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #749.

Explore position #749

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