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Winning blow: queen to f5 (g4·2)

c9-13053
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

21. Qxf5+ Ne6 22. Rg7+ Be7 23. Rd1

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Spot on — rook to g7 (#5).
  • A natural move: rook to d1.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ne6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #230.

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