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Winning blow: queen to f6 (h6·2)

c9-12032
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

20. Qf6 Qd8 21. Rfe1+ Be6 22. Qxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
  • Spot on — rook to e1 (+7.0).
  • Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+7.1).
  • You win decisive material (+7.1).
  • If instead Qd8, then Rfe1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #523.

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