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Winning blow: queen to f2 (e1)

c9-09196
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

15. Qf2 Ba8 16. Rc1 Nxa1 17. Rxa1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Spot on — rook to c1 (+2.0).
  • Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+2.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.3).
  • If instead Ba8, then Rc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #320.

Explore position #320

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