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Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·9)

c9-12584
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

39. g7 Kh4 40. g8=Q Ne5 41. Qg3+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g7.
  • pawn to g8 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ne1, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #365.

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