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Winning blow: queen to g2 (b2)

c9-15242
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

21. Qg2 d6 22. Qg6+ Ke6 23. exf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#9).
  • Spot on — queen to g6 (#7).
  • Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (#9).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qxc5, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #387.

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