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Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·7)

c9-12924
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

24. g4 g5 25. h8=B+ Rxh8 26. Qf5+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g4.
  • Spot on — pawn to h8 (#6).
  • Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g5, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #388.

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