Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·4)
c9-09381naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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. f8=Q Rc6 29. Qgg7+ Kb6 30. Qfe7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f8.
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc6, then Qge8 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
SP-99 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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