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Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·2)

c9-09569
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

28. Qf7+ Kc6 29. Nd4+ Kc5 30. Nxe6+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to d4 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc6, then a7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #491.

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