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Winning blow: queen to e6 (f5·8)

c9-19585
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

29. Qe6 h5 30. Ng3 c6 31. Nf5

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to e6.
  • knight to g3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to f5.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead f5, then Nf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #859.

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