Winning blow: queen to c7 (h2·3)
c9-12776naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
26. Qc7 Ne5 27. Nd6+ Kf8 28. Rxf7+ Kg8 29. Qd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne5, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
SP-3 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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