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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·7)

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Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

14. g6 exf5 15. gxf7

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Spot on — pawn to f7 (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead exf5, then gxf7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #924.

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