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Winning blow: pawn to f6 (g5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

18. gxf6 Rb8 19. Qf3 Rb6 20. Qa8+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • queen to f3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Rb8, then Qf3 and you win the bishop.

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