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Winning blow: queen to e6 (f5·9)

c9-09502
Puzzle rating: 2200Theme: 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

22. Qe6 Rd7 23. Qxd7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to e6.
  • Spot on — queen to d7 (#6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rd7, then Qxd7 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #465.

Explore position #465

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