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Winning blow: queen to c4 (g8·3)

c9-12996
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

29. Qgc4 Qb6 30. Rcd1 Kc8 31. Qf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+9.3).
  • Well found: rook to d1 (+12.0).
  • Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rd6, then Qxa6 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #679.

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