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Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·6)

c9-11696
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

32. Qf7 hxg4+ 33. hxg4 Qa8+ 34. Be4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — pawn to g4 (#4).
  • A natural move: bishop to e4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qa8+, then Be4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #3.

Explore position #3

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