Winning blow: queen to f7 (h5·4)
c9-09845naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
22. Qf7+ Kh7 23. Nd7 Rxd7 24. cxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- knight to d7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d7 is the sharp choice (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Kh7, then Nd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
SP-108 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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