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Winning blow: queen to f2 (f1·2)

c9-15504
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

33. Qxf2 Qxd1 34. Qg2+ Kf8 35. Kxh4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — queen to g2 (+2.5).
  • Precise: king to h4 is the top choice (+2.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Qxd1, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #577.

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