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Winning blow: queen to f6 (g6·4)

c9-26223
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

29. Qf6+ Ke8 30. h7 d6 31. hxg8=Q+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
  • pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#16).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke8, then h7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #680.

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