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Winning blow: queen to g5 (g3·2)

c9-22599
Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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

32. Qg5+ Qxg5 33. Rxg5

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
  • Well found: rook to g5 (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qxg5, then Rxg5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #66.

Explore position #66

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