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Winning blow: queen to f2 (f3)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

37. Qf2 Rxf2+ 38. Kxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Well found: king to f2 (+7.2).
  • You win decisive material (+7.2).
  • If instead Rxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #412.

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