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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·4)

c9-19224
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

35. g6 Qg7 36. Nxf5+ Kg8 37. Nxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — knight to f5 (#5).
  • Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qg7, then Nxf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #369.

Explore position #369

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