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Winning blow: queen to g3 (d6)

c9-20607
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qg3 Qc2+ 30. Qf2 Qg6+ 31. Kf1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • queen to f2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to f1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Qc2+, then Qf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #104.

Explore position #104

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