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Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·6)

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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

22. Qf6 Qh6 23. Qf7+ Kd8 24. Qg8+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to f7 (#3).
  • Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qh6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #284.

Explore position #284

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