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Winning blow: queen to g1 (f2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

20. Qg1 Qxh4 21. Nf2 Qd8 22. Bb7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • knight to f2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to b7.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Qxh4, then Nf2 and you stay on top.

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