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Winning blow: queen to f7 (d7·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

34. Qf7+ Kg5 35. Rg1 f3 36. Bxf3+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#11).
  • rook to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! bishop to f3 is the sharp choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg5, then Rg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #827.

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