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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·20)

c9-14524
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

36. f7 Rd1+ 37. Kb2 Rd7 38. f8=Q+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f7.
  • king to b2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rd1+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #554.

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