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Winning blow: queen to f5 (g4)

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Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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

9. Qxf5+ Kd8 10. Na3 Bc5 11. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Spot on — knight to a3 (+2.3).
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Kd8, then Na3 and you stay on top.

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