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Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1·5)

c9-11330
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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 Qc8 27. Qg6+ Ke7 28. Qxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rc8, then Rhe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #266.

Explore position #266

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