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Winning blow: queen to g7 (d4·3)

c9-16893
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. Qg7 Rb8+ 38. Bb3+ Ke8 39. Qe5+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to g7.
  • Spot on — bishop to b3 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rb8+, then Bb3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #569.

Explore position #569

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