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Winning blow: queen to g7 (h6·3)

c9-11270
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

22. Qxg7+ Ke6 23. Bc3 Rc8 24. Re3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
  • bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (+8.3).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ke6, then Bc3 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #401.

Explore position #401

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