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Winning blow: queen to f7 (f1·3)

c9-17882
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

23. Qf7+ Kh7 24. Qxh5+ Kg8 25. O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to h5 (#5).
  • A natural move: king to g1.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh7, then O-O and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #17.

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