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Winning blow: queen to g6 (g4·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Qxg6 fxg6 37. h7 Qxe4+ 38. f3 Qd3 39. h8=Q+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: pawn to h7 (+5.0).
  • A natural move: pawn to f3.
  • Best move. pawn to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
  • You win decisive material (+5.0).
  • If instead fxg6, then h7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #565.

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