Winning blow: queen to f5 (g4)
c9-05896naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
9. Qxf5+ Kd8 10. Na3 Bc5 11. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to a3 (+2.3).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Kd8, then Na3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
SP-66 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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