Winning blow: queen to b6 (d4·2)
c9-10370naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
25. Qb6 Bc4 26. Nc5 Re7 27. Rf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#8).
- A natural move: rook to f8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc4, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
SP-743 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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