Winning blow: queen to c3 (e1·2)
c9-11605naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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. Qxc3 d5 26. Rf6 Ba7 27. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- rook to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d5, then Rf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
SP-728 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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