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Winning blow: queen to g3 (h3·5)

c9-19709
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Qg3 Qd8 29. Bxd8 Kxd8 30. Qd6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#9).
  • Spot on — bishop to d8 (#10).
  • Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#8).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qd8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #671.

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