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Winning blow: queen to f7 (a7·2)

c9-20403
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

28. Qf7 axb2 29. Rxh6+ Kxh6 30. Bxg7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to f7.
  • Spot on — rook to h6 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead axb2, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #410.

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