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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·11)

c9-21091
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

36. g6 b5 37. g7 Kd7 38. g8=Q

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to g6.
  • pawn to g7 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to g8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb7, then g7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #661.

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