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Winning blow: queen to g7 (h8·2)

c9-13300
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

14. Qg7 Kb8 15. O-O f4 16. Nd4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Spot on — king to g1 (+3.0).
  • Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Nc3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #807.

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