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Winning blow: queen to g5 (h6·3)

c9-13913
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qg5+ Kf8 30. Bc4 Be6 31. Bxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kf8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #646.

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