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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·4)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

36. f7 Rf8 37. Qxe6+ Kb8 38. Qd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (#7).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rf8, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #293.

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