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Winning blow: queen to g6 (g3·10)

c9-18516
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

28. Qxg6+ Kd7 29. Ne5+ Kd6 30. Qxg7

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to e5 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #610.

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