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Winning blow: queen to g4 (f4·5)

c9-17567
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

24. Qg4 e6 25. Qxe6 Kg7 26. Rc7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to g4.
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e6, then Bf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #472.

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