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Winning blow: queen to f7 (g8·6)

c9-15850
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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

26. Qf7+ Kxd6 27. Re1 e5 28. Bf5

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
  • Well found: rook to e1 (#5).
  • Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxd6, then Re1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #617.

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