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Winning blow: queen to f6 (e6·6)

c9-20872
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

34. Qxf6+ Kh7 35. Ne6 Rg8 36. Qf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • knight to e6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh7, then Ne6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #333.

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