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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·2)

c9-10379
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 Rb8 34. f8=Q Rb1+ 35. Nc1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f7.
  • pawn to f8 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to c1.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rg7, then f8=Q and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #92.

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