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Winning blow: queen to g2 (h3)

c9-11799
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

26. Qg2 Bxf2+ 27. Rxf2 Qc5 28. Qf3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Spot on — rook to f2 (+4.7).
  • A natural move: queen to f3.
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead Qd8, then Rbc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #329.

Explore position #329

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