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Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1)

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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

35. Qxf6 Rxf6 36. Nd5 Re6 37. Rxb3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: knight to d5 (+4.0).
  • Strong! rook to b3 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Rxf6, then Nd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #21.

Explore position #21

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