Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·17)
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TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. f7+ Kf8 29. Bc5+ bxc5 30. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
SP-573 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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