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Winning blow: queen to f7 (g6·2)

c9-15173
Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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

20. Qf7+ Kh8 21. Kxh2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — king to h2 (+4.7).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kh8, then Kxh2 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #152.

Explore position #152

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