Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·10)
c9-15647Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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