Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·9)
c9-12584Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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