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Winning blow: queen to g3 (e1·4)

c9-14507
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

27. Qg3+ Kf8 28. Bxf6 Rd2 29. Bc3 Rxg2 30. Kxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Well found: bishop to f6 (+4.9).
  • A natural move: bishop to c3.
  • Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kf8, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #881.

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