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Winning blow: pawn to g8 (g7·4)

c9-12528
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

35. g8=Q Kc5 36. Nb3+ Kc4 37. Nd2+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g8.
  • Spot on — knight to b3 (#5).
  • Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc5, then Rf6 and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #252.

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