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Winning blow: queen to c6 (g2·5)

c9-20117
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

29. Qc6 Re1+ 30. Kh2 Bg3+ 31. fxg3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • king to h2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Re1+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #354.

Explore position #354

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