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Winning blow: queen to f4 (d6)

c9-20014
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

30. Qf4+ g5 31. Rd6+ Kh7 32. Qxf5+

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
  • Spot on — rook to d6 (#6).
  • Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g5, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #331.

Explore position #331

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