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Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·3)

c9-14560
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

24. Qf6+ Rc6 25. Bxc6 dxc6 26. h7

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to c6 (#4).
  • A natural move: pawn to h7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #171.

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