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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·6)

c9-09198
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

18. f7 Rxd6 19. fxg8=Q

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f7.
  • Well found: pawn to g8 (+10.8).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxd6, then fxg8=Q and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #699.

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