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Winning blow: queen to c6 (f3·3)

c9-08400
Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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

13. Qc6+ Nd7 14. Bf5 e6 15. Bxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Well found: bishop to f5 (#4).
  • Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nd7, then Bf5 and you stay on top.

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