Winning blow: queen to c6 (e4·2)
c9-14579naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
27. Qc6+ Ke7 28. Nh8 Bd8 29. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- knight to h8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
SP-885 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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