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Winning blow: pawn to f6 (e5·10)

c9-12198
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

37. exf6 Re6 38. Qh7+ Kf7 39. Qxg7+

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to h7 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re6, then Bd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #400.

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