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Winning blow: queen to h5 (f3·3)

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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

25. Qh5 f6 26. Qh7+ Kf8 27. Rg1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to h5.
  • Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
  • A natural move: rook to g1.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead f6, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #592.

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