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Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2)

c9-09703
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

30. f3 Qc2+ 31. Kh1 Rf8 32. Qf1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Well found: king to h1 (+5.8).
  • Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (+6.0).
  • You win decisive material (+6.0).
  • If instead Qc2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #341.

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