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Winning blow: queen to f7 (f6·6)

c9-18079
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

32. Qxf7 Be7 33. Qxe7 a4 34. Bc6

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
  • A natural move: bishop to c6.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead a4, then Bc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #843.

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