Winning blow: queen to c6 (e4·3)
c9-10138naming 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
29. Qc6+ Kd8 30. e7+ Qxe7+ 31. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
SP-176 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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