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Winning blow: queen to g5 (d2·4)

c9-11048
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

28. Qg5 Re7 29. Bh4 Rd7 30. Bxe6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to g5.
  • bishop to h4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re7, then Bh4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #412.

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