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Winning blow: queen to f6 (b6·2)

c9-09848
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

31. Qxf6 e3 32. h6 d4 33. Qxd4

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Rc8, then Rxd5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #761.

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