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Winning blow: queen to f6 (f2·4)

c9-22071
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Bd6+ Rc7 36. Rxc7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to d6 (#3).
  • Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kh7, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #454.

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