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Winning blow: queen to f5 (c2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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

12. Qxf5 Rf8 13. Kg1 Rxf5 14. Rxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+2.9).
  • Strong! rook to f5 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Rf8, then Kg1 and you win the rook.

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