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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·10)

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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

37. g6 Kf8 38. Qb7 Ke8 39. Qf7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g6.
  • queen to b7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf8, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #397.

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