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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6)

c9-09673
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

33. f7 Ke7 34. Bg7 Kd8 35. f8=Q+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f7.
  • bishop to g7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rf3, then Bxf3 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #615.

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