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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·17)

c9-19515
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

28. f7+ Kf8 29. Bc5+ bxc5 30. Qxc5+

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to c5 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #573.

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