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Winning blow: queen to g7 (e5·4)

c9-12826
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

30. Qg7+ Kd6 31. Qe5+ Ke7 32. Re1

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
  • Spot on — queen to e5 (+5.1).
  • Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Kd6, then b3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #927.

Explore position #927

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