Winning blow: queen to f7 (e8·3)
c9-13162naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
37. Qf7+ Ke5 38. Qg7+ Kf4 39. Qxg3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#15).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#13).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
SP-28 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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