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Winning blow: queen to f7 (e8·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qf7+ Ke5 38. Qg7+ Kf4 39. Qxg3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#15).
  • Spot on — queen to g7 (#13).
  • Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#9).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #28.

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