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Winning blow: queen to g2 (h1·2)

c9-11784
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

23. Qg2 Rdd8 24. R6e5 Nd7 25. Bxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • Spot on — rook to e5 (+2.8).
  • Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Rdd8, then R6e5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #90.

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