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Winning blow: queen to f7 (h5·8)

c9-10171
Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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

26. Qf7+ Kh7 27. g4 Bxg4 28. Nxg4

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.7).
  • pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh7, then g4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #113.

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