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Winning blow: queen to g1 (h1·5)

c9-14492
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qg1 d4 31. Qxg3 Kd6 32. Qg7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to g1.
  • Spot on — queen to g3 (#3).
  • A natural move: queen to g7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d4, then Qxg3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #378.

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