Winning blow: queen to f3 (d3)
c9-07422naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
13. Qxf3 Rf6 14. Ng4 Kg8 15. Nxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- knight to g4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to f6 gives up material but you stand better (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf6, then Ng4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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