Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·20)
c9-14524naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
36. f7 Rd1+ 37. Kb2 Rd7 38. f8=Q+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd1+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
SP-554 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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