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Winning blow: queen to f7 (f3·8)

c9-15147
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

28. Qf7 R8e7 29. Nc6+ Kc8 30. Nxe7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to f7.
  • Spot on — knight to c6 (#5).
  • Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead R8e7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #924.

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