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Winning blow: queen to f6 (d4·5)

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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

31. Qf6 Qxf6 32. Bxf6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Qxf6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #57.

Explore position #57

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