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Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·5)

c9-21012
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. f7 Kh6 35. f8=Q+ Kh5 36. Ng3+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f7.
  • Spot on — pawn to f8 (#3).
  • Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh6, then f8=Q+ and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #306.

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