Winning blow: queen to f3 (f2·2)
c9-11083naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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. Qf3+ Kxc5 14. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc5, then Qxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
SP-264 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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