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Winning blow: queen to e6 (g4·5)

c9-20686
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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

27. Qxe6+ Qf7 28. Bb2+ Kf8 29. Bxa3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to b2 (#4).
  • Strong! bishop to a3 is the sharp choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qf7, then Bb2+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #34.

Explore position #34

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