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Winning blow: queen to g8 (e8)

c9-15354
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

33. Qg8+ Kf6 34. Qxg6+ Ke7 35. Qe6+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf6, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #328.

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